Meaning
strong, powerful
In a sentence
Ha una voce possente, si sente da lontano.
He has a powerful voice; you can hear it from far away.
Hai visto quel cane possente al parco?
Did you see that powerful dog at the park?
Non sembra possente, ma solleva tutto da solo.
He doesn't seem strong, but he lifts everything by himself.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| possente | masculine · singular |
| possente | feminine · singular |
| possenti | masculine · plural |
| possenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary and elevated than forte; common in writing, speeches, and epic or poetic descriptions.
- Often describes physical build, natural forces, or emotions; less natural for everyday skills or abstract ability.
- Agree it like a regular adjective: possente, possente, possenti. It usually follows the noun in descriptive style.